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Jabal Ferwa ('Asir)

Jabal Ferwa ('Asir)

Saudi Arabia Highpoint

Not to be confused with Jabal Ferwa near Tayma.

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Jabal Ferwa is the highest point in Saudi Arabia, with an elevation of 3,002 metres (9,849 feet). It is located in the 'Asīr Province.[2]

History

Prior to October 2018, both Jabal Ferwa and Jabal Soudah were the two highpoint candidates of Saudi Arabia, with the latter widely believed to have been the country highpoint,[3] but an October 2018 climbing expedition, using survey grade Trimble Geo 7X GPS unit on both Jabal Ferwa and Jabal Sawda determined with 98% confidence that Jabal Ferwa is Saudi Arabia's highest point, being higher than Jabal Sawda by 2 to 4 metres.[3]

However, the Saudi authorities still recognize officially Jabal Soudah as the highest point of Saudi Arabia.

References

  1. [1]
    "Saudi Arabia – Jabal Ferwa". 27 March 2024.
  2. [2]
    "Jabal Ferwa - Peakbagger.com". www.peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
  3. [3]
    "Saudi Arabia – Jabal Ferwa". Country Highpoints. 2018-10-04. Retrieved 2024-03-28.


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